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  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

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  • Maxillary sinusitis can be caused by various pathogens, including fungi.
  • Mucormycosis, a group of fungal infections, is rare but can be severe.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old patient presented with maxillary sinusitis.
  • Histopathological and mycological analysis of sinus samples revealed coenocytic hyphae.

Findings:

  • The causative agent was identified as Actinomucor elegans, a mucoraceous fungus.
  • Characteristic fungal structures including stolons, rhizoids, and sporangia were observed.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of fungal sinusitis pathogens.
  • Effective management includes surgical debridement and systemic/local antifungal therapy (amphotericin B).